Sunday, October 9, 2011

#5: Primary Class and T.A.K.E.

A month ago, I was released as a youth Sunday School teacher in my ward and called to teach the 10-year old Primary class instead. Before I was called, it had been exactly sixteen years since I last attended Primary (graduating class of 1994, baby!). There are ten kids in my class--six boys and four girls. Surprisingly, all of the kids are quite well behaved--especially the girls. In fact, I think the girls have said a total of three sentences in the time I have been their teacher. I think they may actually be monks (can girls be monks?) who have taken a vow of silence.

This week in class I taught about the Aaronic Priesthood and the importance of the Sacrament. I remember when I was a kid that the Sacrament seemed a little confusing to me. I understood what it represented, but I had a hard time remembering the promises I made each week in the Sacrament prayer. To help me out, my mom taught me a great acronym to remember the promises we make when we T.A.K.E. the Sacrament each week.

Take His name upon youAlways remember HimKeep the commandmentsEndure to the end

Thanks guys! I just realized that I can respond to comments in my blog (you'd think the thought would have occurred to me sooner). I am truly becoming a technological Jedi master. I'm grateful to have you guys as friends.